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Mingo Junction is a small town of 3,565 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,141
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mingo Junction stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mingo Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mingo Junction city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.8
Mingo Junction's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mingo Junction costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mingo Junction, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$797
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,141
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Mingo Junction's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.9 /100k
Property Crime
972.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mingo Junction is served primarily by Indian Creek Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mingo Junction, OH
National Avg
School District
Indian Creek Local
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mingo Junction sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 82.9°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Mingo Junction's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mingo Junction roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,500 and median rent is $797/month.
Mingo Junction's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mingo Junction are operated by Indian Creek Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 14.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mingo Junction, OH has a population of 3,565, a median household income of $58,141, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mingo Junction averages 36.5°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 15.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mingo Junction, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43938.
The population of Mingo Junction, Ohio is 3,565 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mingo Junction: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $91,500, median household income $58,141, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mingo Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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